RESERVOIR PATROL
The River Patrol watches and protects important Wanapum locations from looters and other damage. The River Patrol uses jet boats and four-wheel drive vehicles to patrol Priest Rapids Dam to Rock Island Dam. The 110 mile area is patrolled seven days a week.
Most of the river patrol has attended the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA) and Crime Scene Investigation Training. The Umatilla Tribe holds the training at
Most of the river patrol has attended the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA) and Crime Scene Investigation Training. The Umatilla Tribe holds the training at
Hanford's HAMMER location. Training teaches them how to spot looters and looting and looting activity. The River Patrol learns how to study and document an ARPA crime in progress, and how to properly investigate the scene of an ARPA crime. They also learn which laws apply.
The River Patrol gives information to visitors to the Columbia River region, and works in cooperation with law enforcement.
For Reservoir Information dial 1-800-422-9983.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY DIAL 911
The River Patrol gives information to visitors to the Columbia River region, and works in cooperation with law enforcement.
For Reservoir Information dial 1-800-422-9983.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY DIAL 911
REFERENCE
- Grant County PUD Recreation Brochure
Page 1 - Grant County PUD Recreation Brochure
Page 2 - Recreation Area Map
- Water Safety Information
- Archaeological Resources Protection Act
- State Environmental Policy Act
- National Environmental Policy Act
- Archaeological Resources Protection
Act of 1979 - National Historic Preservation Act of
1966 - Indian Graves and Records (RCW 27.44)
- Archaeological Sites and Resources
(RCW 27.53) - Other Related Laws and Links >>